KakaoBank Donates 100 Million KRW to Kansong Art and Cultural Foundation for 80th Liberation Day Anniversary

Donates 100 Million KRW to Support Preservation, Research, and Exhibition of Cultural Heritage
1.1 Million Participate in "Hidden Heritage Discovery for Liberation Day" Campaign Held Over Seven Days Starting August 11

At the donation ceremony of the Kansong Cultural Foundation held at the KakaoBank headquarters in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province on the 18th, Chosunyoung, head of the ESG team at KakaoBank (left), and Ju Ri, head of external cooperation at the Kansong Art and Cultural Foundation, are taking a commemorative photo. KakaoBank

On August 19, KakaoBank announced that it had donated 100 million won to the Kansong Art and Cultural Foundation in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Liberation, aiming to protect Korea's traditional cultural heritage and fully pass it on to the next generation.

The donation ceremony was held on August 18 at KakaoBank’s headquarters in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. The event was attended by Chosunyoung, Head of the ESG Team at KakaoBank, and Ju Ri, Head of External Cooperation at the Kansong Art and Cultural Foundation.

The Kansong Art and Cultural Foundation owns around 7,000 items, totaling more than 20,000 pieces, including over 40 National Treasures and Treasures such as the Hunminjeongeum Haeryebon. Based on this collection, the foundation conducts systematic research, preservation, exhibitions, and educational activities related to Korean antique art. The foundation is dedicated to promoting the value of Korea’s cultural heritage both domestically and internationally.

KakaoBank stated that this donation was made to help pass down the nation’s cultural heritage to future generations. The donated funds will be used over the next year for the Kansong Art and Cultural Foundation’s cultural heritage preservation, research, and exhibition projects.

From August 11 for seven days, KakaoBank ran a “Finding Hidden Heritage for Liberation Day” campaign through its app. This interactive program offered cash rewards to participants who found all five designated pieces of cultural heritage within a limited time. The event drew significant interest, with a total of 1.1 million customers participating.

KakaoBank stated, “We are delighted to participate in this meaningful activity to preserve and promote our cultural heritage on the 80th anniversary of Liberation,” and added, “We will continue to engage in sharing and social contribution activities across various fields where support is needed.”

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